Last training night I had the opportunity to handle a c7 with the M203 grenade launcher attachment. From an earlier post other res units have already been receiving their issue but I felt I would just share my immediate reactions to this weapon. Keep in mind that this was the first time I have ever held the weapon so Im no expert, just bear with.
The launcher operates just like you would expect. Push a spring loaded lever to open the breech , position the round and slide back the breech. Sliding it back readys the weapon for firing and a push through safety switch is available just over the trigger. I havent fired the weapon but it does seem that you need a mag attached to act as a pistol grip. What nobody wants to here is that it does add a good bit of weight. Trying to take up a standing fire position just got a lot harder with a laucnher attached. Its not overwhelming but will definitely be a biatch over a long haul especially after pepperpotting long distances. It still isnt that cumbersome though, its not like humping a c9 with a big rattly box attached. The laucher seems to fit well on the rifle and is quite comfortable to carry, but still heavy (by the way it was unloaded the whole time). The sling attaches to the back end like any c7 and there are two swivels on the middle fron end on either side of the launcher. When I carried it the fron swivel end was attached to the right side, the wrong side for righthander that I am so I didnt use the sling. As for durability being brand new to me I didnt want to bash it too hard so I'll need more field time to put it through its paces. The launcher did seem to be secured well to the forestock and didnt seem to rattle or come loose at all. Upon inspection and after asking the guys who were trained on it is only secured by a push pin just under the fron sight assembly and to the bottom handguard itself. It will be interesting to see how it holds up. As long as it can keep up and stay functioning for the most part I see the launcher as a positive addition to the section, for now. With 2 issued per sect at Alpha and Charlie with 2 C9, M67 and M72 and any other goodies we might have we are talking serious firepower at the section level. One thing thing I am not sure about is that as an indirect weapon it would have a min effective range. Judging by the sights on the weapon you aim to get the range, you do not sight the weapon on target. Would this limit the weapon in close quaters, dense foliage and FIBUA ? I was told not to expect any formal training till at least september. If anyone can provide accurate info, websites, tech specs, ammo types, and how the courses run it would be appreciated. To me the training should be offered by the units and during course much like the c9. A QL4 for this wouldnt make much sense. Again any info on this specific Canadian version would be appreciated and I am really curious to hear other comments ![[Rocket]](../../ubb/graemlins/sm_rocket.gif)
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posted 19. April 2002 
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